N-GDU23: Game Development with UNITY 3D

OVERVIEW

Do you want to get into game development? Do you want learn the skills to craft amazing worlds and gaming experiences using the latest game development software platform? If yes, the Game Development with UNITY 3D course is the perfect way to kick-start your gaming career.

In this short course you will learn how to use the Unity Game Engine to build games from scratch. We start the course with an introduction to the software, interface, project creation, importing assets, etc.

We also delve deeper into creating interactions within your game-world, working with terrains, creating realistic environments and scripting. We cover enjoyable topics like particle systems, lighting, creating cloth, and the Unity user interface. The course is concluded with more advanced topics like the Mecanim system, deploying your project and optimizing your game.

Throughout this course we cover all aspects of the Unity software and each topic is presented in a fun and engaging manner. At the end of the course you will be familiar with all aspects of this versatile piece of software, and will possess all the skills needed to bring your games to life!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No prior game development knowledge or skills are required to study this course.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS:

A Passion for gaming.

Diligence, punctuality and dedication

An Inquisitive attitude

ABOUT CLASSES

This course allows for only 10 students per intake to secure maximum contact with the students. Each student will work on a dedicated computer workstation during the course. Classes consist of practical hand's-on class exercises, demonstrations and assignments.

Full time classes: N/A

Part time classes are presented twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18:00 till 21:00 over 8 weeks

PRESCRIBED MATERIAL

TEXTBOOKS

The prescribed course textbooks are not included in the course fee. All other course notes and material are included.

SOFTWARE

The course is presented (but not limited) on the latest version of UNITY 3D Game Development Software Platform.

In order to work remotely as well, it is recommended that students obtain their own licenses of the primary software platforms.